Explore the Family Name Buchannan
The meaning of Buchannan
Scottish: variant of Buchanan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buchannan in the United States?
The surname Buchannan has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The data shows that in 2000, the rank of the surname was 52935, which improved to 52482 by 2010, marking a change of 0.86%. The count, or total number of people with this surname, also increased from 367 to 395, a rise of 7.63%. However, the proportion per 100k people saw a decrease of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #52,482 | 0.86% |
| Count | 367 | 395 | 7.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buchannan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the name Buchannan. In 2000, those identifying as White constituted 51.5% of all Buchannans, but this dropped to 47.09% by 2010. Black Buchannans increased slightly from 44.14% to 45.06%, while those stating they were of two or more races also rose from 3% to 3.29%. Interestingly, there was no recorded Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2000, but by 2010, Hispanics represented 3.54% of all Buchannans. Data for Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained suppressed, indicating either low numbers or privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.5% | 47.09% | -8.56% |
| Black | 44.14% | 45.06% | 2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 3.29% | 9.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |